ER Visit (level 1, minor) cost at US hospitals
Emergency department visit, straightforward · CPT 99281
$24.75
lowest cash price
$252.60
national median
$2,398.00
highest cash price
875
hospitals with a published cash price
Middle half of hospitals (25th–75th percentile) against the full range. The same procedure varies $24.75–$2,398.00 — the variation is the story.
Median cash price over time
Sep 1, 2025 ($214.05) → Sep 1, 2026 ($332.00)
By state
| State | Hospitals | Lowest cash | Median | Highest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | 5 | $226.80 | $425.10 | $663.78 |
| Arizona | 22 | $97.45 | $237.99 | $588.82 |
| Arkansas | 11 | $73.34 | $312.00 | $619.00 |
| California | 90 | $49.77 | $380.80 | $636.48 |
| Colorado | 17 | $118.90 | $361.52 | $882.45 |
| Florida | 80 | $211.73 | $494.00 | $2,398.00 |
| Georgia | 25 | $166.06 | $605.00 | $1,700.00 |
| Hawaii | 2 | $164.16 | $164.16 | $360.00 |
| Illinois | 50 | $130.00 | $200.90 | $1,177.40 |
| Indiana | 25 | $78.00 | $318.60 | $551.74 |
| Iowa | 31 | $122.88 | $245.40 | $624.00 |
| Kansas | 11 | $100.80 | $267.15 | $473.11 |
| Kentucky | 23 | $61.20 | $221.73 | $551.74 |
| Louisiana | 2 | $133.12 | $133.12 | $133.12 |
| Maine | 7 | $199.80 | $214.05 | $331.65 |
| Maryland | 2 | $97.80 | $97.80 | $97.80 |
| Michigan | 27 | $110.88 | $245.00 | $332.00 |
| Minnesota | 19 | $91.25 | $230.40 | $323.20 |
| Mississippi | 11 | $59.45 | $92.40 | $168.00 |
| Missouri | 21 | $24.75 | $280.50 | $503.93 |
| Montana | 2 | $160.80 | $160.80 | $252.00 |
| Nebraska | 12 | $152.46 | $171.50 | $293.00 |
| Nevada | 4 | $123.20 | $176.71 | $246.54 |
| New Hampshire | 1 | $342.00 | $342.00 | $342.00 |
| New Jersey | 21 | $96.23 | $149.96 | $250.06 |
| New Mexico | 2 | $205.80 | $205.80 | $205.80 |
| New York | 23 | $104.19 | $104.19 | $2,059.00 |
| North Carolina | 15 | $178.33 | $178.33 | $428.00 |
| North Dakota | 4 | $238.40 | $238.40 | $352.00 |
| Ohio | 57 | $105.60 | $312.00 | $640.80 |
| Oklahoma | 18 | $37.00 | $254.80 | $859.00 |
| Oregon | 13 | $58.05 | $411.75 | $535.50 |
| Pennsylvania | 32 | $57.60 | $308.40 | $511.20 |
| South Carolina | 11 | $251.40 | $284.00 | $315.00 |
| South Dakota | 7 | $251.20 | $296.00 | $309.60 |
| Tennessee | 30 | $66.93 | $97.50 | $237.31 |
| Texas | 108 | $97.65 | $282.33 | $1,445.74 |
| Virginia | 33 | $66.93 | $132.00 | $432.00 |
| Washington | 32 | $128.80 | $240.00 | $367.20 |
| West Virginia | 18 | $67.20 | $164.00 | $247.00 |
| Wisconsin | 33 | $117.42 | $235.00 | $482.50 |
| Wyoming | 4 | $260.82 | $281.40 | $342.80 |
All hospitals
| Hospital | Location | Cash price | Negotiated range |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercy Primary Care - Bernie | Bernie, MO | $24.75 | $10.82 – $31.08 |
| Mercy Health Love County Rural Health Clinic | MARIETTA, OK | $37.00 | $26.38 – $29.35 |
| Mercy Hospital Stoddard | Dexter, MO | $40.95 | $10.61 – $541.88 |
| SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL, INC. | San Luis Obispo, CA | $49.77 | $108.26 – $316.88 |
| SONORA COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Sonora, CA | $54.91 | $10.34 – $116.15 |
| UPMC Jameson | New Castle, PA | $57.60 | $51.26 – $104.94 |
| NORTHWEST MEDICAL FOUNDATION OF TILLAMOOK | Tillamook, OR | $58.05 | $10.72 – $48.00 |
| ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO | Delano, CA | $59.00 | $21.77 – $244.02 |
| 64-0844470 MBMC Yazoo | Yazoo City, MS | $59.45 | $77.05 – $78.59 |
| Whitesburg ARH Hospital | Whitesburg, KY | $61.20 | $46.75 – $46.75 |
| Morgan County ARH Hospital | Liberty, KY | $61.20 | $50.00 – $50.00 |
| Tug Valley ARH Regional Medical Center | Williamson, KY | $61.20 | $20.00 – $50.91 |
| Middlesboro ARH Hospital | Middlesboro, KY | $63.60 | $50.00 – $60.36 |
| 45-2896080 MBMC Leake | Carthage, MS | $65.25 | $77.05 – $78.59 |
| Harlan ARH Hospital | KY 40831, KY | $66.60 | $50.00 – $80.87 |
| Paintsville ARH Hospital | Paintsville, KY | $66.60 | $55.43 – $55.43 |
| Dickenson Community Hospital | CLINTWOOD, VA | $66.93 | $291.00 – $291.00 |
| Hancock County Hospital | SNEEDVILLE, TN | $66.93 | $175.80 – $291.00 |
| Lee County Community Hospital | PENNINGTON GAP, VA | $66.93 | $259.62 – $291.00 |
| Johnson County Community Hospital | MOUNTAIN CITY, TN | $66.93 | $291.00 – $291.00 |
| Beckley ARH Hospital | Beckley, WV | $67.20 | $20.00 – $379.58 |
| Hazard ARH Regional Medical Center | Hazard, KY | $67.20 | $50.00 – $71.56 |
| Bristol Regional Medical Center | BRISTOL, TN | $68.40 | $79.99 – $191.98 |
| Franklin Woods Community Hospital | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $68.40 | $76.56 – $166.90 |
| Greeneville Community Hospital | GREENEVILLE, TN | $68.40 | $58.32 – $171.54 |
| Hawkins County Memorial Hospital | ROGERSVILLE, TN | $68.40 | $76.50 – $166.78 |
| Holston Valley Medical Center | KINGSPORT, TN | $68.40 | $79.99 – $191.98 |
| Indian Path Community Hospital | KINGSPORT, TN | $68.40 | $76.50 – $183.61 |
| Johnson City Medical Center | JOHNSON CITY, TN | $68.40 | $78.69 – $171.54 |
| Johnston Memorial Hospital | ABINGDON, VA | $68.40 | $82.27 – $179.36 |
| Lonesome Pine Hospital | BIG STONE GAP, VA | $68.40 | $82.27 – $197.46 |
| Russell County Hospital | LEBANON, VA | $68.40 | $82.27 – $179.36 |
| Smyth County Community Hospital | MARION, VA | $68.40 | $82.27 – $179.36 |
| Sycamore Shoals Hospital | ELIZABETHTON, TN | $68.40 | $76.50 – $166.78 |
| 64-0663760 BMH Booneville | Booneville, MS | $68.88 | $75.29 – $219.60 |
| 26-1214372 NEA Baptist | Jonesboro, AR | $73.34 | $12.00 – $162.26 |
| 64-0772726 BMH North Mississippi | Oxford, MS | $73.83 | $76.90 – $224.28 |
| 82-3844150 BMH Crittenden | West Memphis, AR | $75.90 | $12.36 – $161.26 |
| Ascension St. Vincent Anderson (St. Vincent Anderson Regional Hospital, Inc.) | Anderson, IN | $78.00 | $3.45 – $33.30 |
| LODI MEMORIAL HOSPITAL ASSOCIATION INC | Lodi, CA | $78.82 | $10.34 – $222.44 |
| Braxton County Memorial Hospital | Gassaway, WV | $82.00 | not published |
| WILLITS HOSPITAL INC | Willits, CA | $82.80 | $10.86 – $36.81 |
| SAN JOAQUIN COMMUNITY HOSPITAL | Bakersfield, CA | $89.25 | $10.34 – $186.54 |
| 62-1519754 BMH Golden Triangle | Columbus, MS | $90.00 | $77.32 – $225.51 |
| Claiborne Medical Center | Tazewell, TN | $91.00 | $81.94 – $292.50 |
| Abbott Northwestern Hospital | MN 55407, MN | $91.25 | $80.19 – $220.45 |
| Mercy Hospital | MN 55443 | 550 Osborne Road NE. Fridley, MN | $91.25 | $80.19 – $100.43 |
| United Hospital | MN | 1175 Nininger Road. Hastings, MN | $91.25 | $80.19 – $244.98 |
| 64-0362400 Anderson Regional Main Campus | Meridian, MS | $92.40 | $79.73 – $181.22 |
| LeConte Medical Center | Sevierville, TN | $94.25 | $81.94 – $292.50 |